17 East Crescent Street, McMahons Point, 2060 Sydney, Australia
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Spectacular Views of Sydney Harbour with Free Parking Overview

First Impressions

You know what hits you first when you arrive at Spectacular Views of Sydney Harbour with Free Parking? It’s not just the name — though honestly, they weren’t kidding about those views. This four-star property sits perfectly positioned in McMahons Point, and I mean perfectly. The moment you step out, you’re looking straight across at the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and it’s one of those views that actually makes you stop scrolling through your phone for a minute.

Location & Getting Around

McMahons Point is one of those Sydney neighborhoods that locals love but tourists often miss — which honestly works in your favor. You’re literally a five-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay, but without the chaos and tourist crowds. The ferry terminal is just a short walk down the hill, and there’s something pretty magical about commuting into the city by water each morning. Plus, and this is huge for Sydney, there’s actually free parking on site. I can’t stress enough how rare that is around the harbor.

The Accommodation

The apartment itself feels like someone’s well-loved home rather than a sterile hotel room. The kitchen is properly equipped — not just a mini-fridge and microwave situation — which means you can actually cook breakfast while watching the harbor wake up. The living area opens right onto that view, and I found myself just sitting there with my coffee way longer than planned. The space feels generous too, especially by Sydney standards where every square meter costs a fortune.

What Makes It Special

Here’s the thing about this place — it’s got that sweet spot location that gives you the best of both worlds. You’re close enough to walk to Blues Point Reserve (seriously, do this at sunset), but far enough from the tourist madness that you can actually relax. The North Sydney Olympic Pool is nearby too, if you’re into swimming laps with a harbor view. And honestly, the fact that recent guests rated the location 9.8 out of 10 tells you everything you need to know. These aren’t just numbers — people genuinely love staying here.

Why Guests Love It

I get why couples rate this place so highly for romantic getaways. There’s something about having your own space with those views that feels incredibly special, but it’s not stuffy or overly formal. You can grab groceries, cook dinner, and feel like you’re living in Sydney rather than just visiting. The combination of that killer location, the practical amenities, and the fact that you’re not paying harbor-view hotel prices makes this feel like you’ve discovered something the guidebooks missed. Plus, when your biggest worry is whether to take the ferry or drive into the city (because parking is sorted), you know you’ve chosen well.

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Spectacular Views of Sydney Harbour with Free Parking Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 queen bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
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Reviews of Spectacular Views of Sydney Harbour with Free Parking

  • Amazing 🤩 – Danielle from Australia (10/10)

    Loved the view of Sydney. It was great for our family& close to the ferry.
    I definitely recommend this apartment.

  • Really lovely place. Could sit all day and take in the view. – Mary from United States of America (10/10)

    The view!! Close to ferry.

  • Marvellous – Andy from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Location and views are spectacular

  • Wonderful – Rahapa from New Zealand (9/10)

    Spectacular view & great air con, location great, walking distance to shops & ferry to Circular Quay..

  • it is a great location to stay in Sydney. – Ye from Australia (8/10)

    location

  • The property was clean, accessible and close to public transport. The views were spectacular and the hosts were so easy – Abbie from Australia (10/10)

    The property was clean, accessible and close to public transport. The views were spectacular and the hosts were so easy to communicate with. A wonderful stay!!

  • Wonderful – Paula from United Kingdom (9/10)

    The location, we enjoyed getting on the ferries to take us to different destinations. The views were amazing

  • Great place to stay near the heart of Sydney – Marina from New Zealand (8/10)

    Great location with beautiful views of Sydney.

  • Exceptional – Geoffrey from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Spectacular location! Balcony and bedroom view of the Bridge, Opera House , Harbour and Luna Park. Easy ferry ride over to the centre of Sydney (so much nicer than staying South of the Harbour and using the metro etc). Apartment well equipped. Did not see hosts – but readily accessible by phone, and check-in works well. Near local shops and cafes. Free parking – a little tricky to negotiate but we managed fine, with a Saloon car.

  • It was a wonderful holiday and the apartment was an important part of our stay – Isobell from United Kingdom (10/10)

    it had spectacular views of the harbour and opera house, everything you needed was provided and McMahon is a lovely area

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Sea view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages Spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Front Desk Services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • View
  • Free parking
  • Kitchen
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms

Building Characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Entertainment & Family Services:

  • Board games/puzzles
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House Rules at Spectacular Views of Sydney Harbour with Free Parking

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

Children & Beds:

  • Children of all ages are welcome.

No age restriction:

  • There’s no age requirement for check-in

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.8

Comfort:

9.4

Location:

10

Free Wifi:

10

Facilities:

8.8

Cleanliness:

9.3

Value for money:

8.7